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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.99, 26.95 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.99, 26.95 and 12.57 is: 18.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.99 : 26.95 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.99/26.95 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.99x = 26.95 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.99x = 338.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.84/17.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.84

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